Lycia
girl nameLycia entered the US charts in 1960, peaked at #4239 in 1961, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1960–2025
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rank today
#4239
peak (1961)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1960s | #5616 |
| 1970s | #8499 |
| 1990s | #13864 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Lycia are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Lycia alive today was born around 1966, making them about 59 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Lycia in 2025?
- Lycia is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Lycia most popular?
- Lycia peaked in 1961, reaching #4239 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Lycia with classmates?
- Lycia will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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